(773) 227-1400
1540 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago,
IL
60622
41.9095
-87.6763
Neighborhoods: West Side, Wicker Park
Hours:
Tue-Sun 5:30pm-10pm
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm
Sun 5pm-9pm
Price:
$$
What People Are Saying About Thyme Cafe
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Handmade mother-of-pearl mirrors hang from exposed brick and sandstone-colored walls in this relaxed 70-seat space where local couples settle in at comfortable camel-colored banquettes. Low lighting, ambient music and welcoming service add to the romantic vibe. – – The Food – The eclectic, European-inspired menu boasts creative, comforting dishes. Winning appetizers include succulent black tiger shrimp in subtly sweet orange nage and a toothsome ragout of farm-raised rabbit with bacon, leeks, lavender and horseradish. Entrees are straightforward and…
04/30/06
Hope for a good server...
by morgantheorgan
Great food marred by an almost non-existant waiter. We had to flag down the hostess whenever we wanted anything. It's a shame the service was so horrible... the food's delicious, the atmosphere cozy, but I highly doubt I'd go back. In fact, when we paid, we made sure we paid the hostess rather than our waiter so I could emphasize that the small tip I left was a) because of that and b) intended for her rather than him since she was the one who actually paid attention to us.
- Pros: delicious food, decent prices
- Cons: service, service, service
06/05/04
Tasty but inconsistent
by hungrytummies
First visit was a Thursday. Food was excellent. Service was as good as the food. Salmon and Steak Frites best on menu. Next visit was on a Saturday night. Food was good. Service left something to be desired. Waiter tried upselling all areas of the menu. One in our party asked well done steak. Waiter didn't suggest. But didn't matter. That's what was desired. Came not well. Sent back. Five minutes later same thing. Sent back again. Would it be easier to say no we won't cook well and save all parties the trouble? I think so. Finished main course and didn't want dessert. Waiter again was focused on upselling. Came across pushy and with attitude. Overall don't think I would recommend for the weekend. Not at least until staff/service has had chance to work out the kinks and/or find the right service oriented staff. Weekday would highly recommend.
- Pros: Food, Ambience
The Details on Thyme Cafe
What to Drink:
The reasonably priced wine list offers six reds and six whites priced at $6 per glass or $25 per bottle.
The Extras:
Sundays feature a Brazilian brunch buffet from 11am-3pm with a carving station, banana nut French toast, eggs Florentine, and bottomless mimosa for $25 ($18 without alcohol). Live Brazilian jazz is also featured Sunday nights from 6pm to 9pm.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Romantic Dining, Date Spot
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